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A 7.8 magnitude undersea earthquake near Russia caused a tsunami scare. Here's why we fear the destructive waves ...

On December 26, 2004, a massive undersea earthquake triggered the deadliest tsunami in modern history. This documentary uncovers the scale, destruction, and aftermath of the disaster.

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Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.8 magnitude hit the same southern region ...

A quake that struck at a depth of 10 kilometres off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula sparks warnings of potential waves three metres above a standard tide level in parts of the Pacific.

A massive 1,000-foot "mega tsunami" could strike the U.S. West Coast — and scientists say it’s not a matter of if, but when.

A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday morning, killing at least two people, damaging schools ...

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The Silverpit Crater was confirmed as an asteroid impact site. Shocked crystals and seismic data prove the event created a huge tsunami. For decades, scientists have debated the origin of the ...

At least seven earthquakes have rattled the coast of Alaska in the last 24 hours, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quakes range in magnitude from 2.5 up to 5.2 and stretch ...